Trish Brown wrote:
> I have the op****tunity to buy a Talon brushcutter at a good price. Does
> anyone know whether they're good, bad or ugly? Is there a 'best' brand
> of brushcutter/whippersnipper?
>
Thanks for the comments! Yes, I bought one of the first Eager Beavers
(about thirty years ago! Gads!) It's only *just* gone out of service -
and then only because it became too hard to find parts. What a beauty it
was! I hear what you say about the rubbish line feeder: there can be
nothing more frustrating than chewing up time, trying to advance or
replace the line on a recalcitrant (love that word!) brushcutter when
all you want to do is cut brush!
Looks like we'll give the little Talon a go. I only want one light
enough for me to use - my husband has a massive Husqvarna that I
struggle even to lift! ;->
Big news! The beginning of the first bed is down and I've already got a
few seedlings toddling on in styrofoam tubs. There's just some late
silverbeet and leeks and half-a-dozen brussels sprouts, but it's a
start. They might turn up their toes, but I guess I'm practicing for the
real push in spring. I've also lashed out on pansies, stocks and a
weird-looking strawberry with *pink* flowers.
On another note, if anyone (David?) is aware of Red or Strawberry clover
growing anywhere near N'cle, please give me a hoy. I love growing clover
in hanging baskets and have had lots of success with White Dutch. I'd
like to try a Red or Strawberry, but they're not common this far south.
I used to see lots of them up in Armidale when I was there, but it's a
bit far to travel just for one plant...
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Trish {|:-} Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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